Previews and predictions of Friday's Peninsula District games

October 18, 2012

Friday's Peninsula District games

PHOEBUS (7-0, 6-0 district) VS. WOODSIDE (4-3, 4-2)

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Todd Stadium.

THE BUZZ: The Phantoms well remember last year's 14-9 loss to Woodside, which ended their VHSL-record 52-game winning streak. The Wolverines aren't the same team as last year, but they have a solid passing game behind QB Darius Howell (41-of-78, 625 yards) and WR Trey Reed (20 catches, 355 yards). The Phantoms are allowing a PD-worst 104 passing ypg on 53-percent completion. RB Tony Pittman (963 yards, 12 TDs) should break 1,000.

THE PICK: Phoebus 27-13.

MENCHVILLE (2-5, 1-5) VS. HAMPTON (6-1, 5-1)

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Darling Stadium.

THE BUZZ: A brutal second half of the schedule continues for the Monarchs, whose final three are a combined 15-6. The Monarchs have scored 12 points in their last four games. Hampton is rolling behind RB Marshawn Williams (780 yards, 13 TDs) and a defense that has pitched three consecutive shutouts.